Basic Details
Word: Defeat
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To win against someone in a game, fight, or competition.
Synonyms: Conquer, vanquish, overcome
Antonyms: Defend, win, triumph
Idioms and Phrases
- Defeat the odds: To succeed in a challenging situation despite difficulties. Example: "She worked hard to defeat the odds and achieve her dreams of becoming a doctor."
- Face defeat: To confront or experience being defeated. Example: "The team had to face defeat but promised to come back stronger next season."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The champion boxer trained every day to ensure he did not feel the sting of defeat.
Example 2: In the final match, the underdog team managed to defeat their rivals, shocking everyone.
Example 3: It felt like a personal defeat when he didnt get the part in the school play.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "defeat" comes from the Latin word "defectus," which means "to make failure"? It has been used in the English language since the late 14th century.
Famous Quote
"Defeat is simply the addition of time to a sentence." Don Schula
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "defeat" mean?
a) To lose a game
b) To win against someone
c) To play a game
d) To cheer for a team
Answer: b) To win against someone
2. Which of these is a synonym of "defeat"?
a) Win
b) Conquer
c) Assist
d) Defend
Answer: b) Conquer
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "defeat"?
a) Overcome
b) Triumph
c) Vanquish
d) Conquer
Answer: b) Triumph
4. Which sentence uses "defeat" correctly?
a) She was defeated in the spelling bee by her best friend.
b) The defeat is very exciting.
c) The defeat won the game for us.
d) We managed to defeat with teamwork.
Answer: a) She was defeated in the spelling bee by her best friend.
5. What does "defeat the odds" mean?
a) To win easily
b) To succeed despite challenges
c) To lose a match
d) To ignore advice
Answer: b) To succeed despite challenges
